1540 Church Road

Closed 7/18/24
Closed 7/18/24
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Last Sold Price
$285,000
3 beds1,684 sqft$169/sqft
1540 Church Rd, Allentown, PA 18103

Description

Discover this single-family detached home, in desirable Salisbury Township, ideally situated near amenities and shopping yet tucked away on a low-traffic street. This charming residence boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first floor welcomes you with an ample kitchen, dining room, and living room complemented by a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms, another full bath, and a generously sized walk-in closet. The primary bedroom includes a versatile extra room that could...Discover this single-family detached home, in desirable Salisbury Township, ideally situated near amenities and shopping yet tucked away on a low-traffic street. This charming residence boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first floor welcomes you with an ample kitchen, dining room, and living room complemented by a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms, another full bath, and a generously sized walk-in closet. The primary bedroom includes a versatile extra room that could be transformed into an office or an expansive walk-in closet—let your imagination guide you! Outside, the large yard is perfect for hosting family gatherings or enjoying outdoor activities. This home is being sold as-is, presenting an opportunity to personalize and make it your own.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/18/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robert Inselmann • IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
    P: (610) 751-3209 C: (610) 751-3209 RobertInselmann@outlook.com

Property Details for 1540 Church Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
739921
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,050 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 9,814 SF
County
Lehigh County
Tax ID Number
641666715796-00001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (LEHIGH PA)
Municipality
SALISBURY TWP
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,684.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
800.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
800.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$319,600

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Allentown, PA

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Building Information for 1540 Church Road

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,814 SF

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Property Information for 1540 Church Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: SALISBURY TOWNSHIP
  • School District County ID: 300200396564
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LEHIGH
  • MLS Area: Salisbury Twp (12317)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $134,600
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $509
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $102,800
  • City Town Tax: $393
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • School Tax: $2,940
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 6.50
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 25.00 x 6.00
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.50 x 11.50
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.50
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7.50 x 6.00
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.50 x 11.50
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.70 x 12.20
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.10 x 11.50
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.50 x 13.50
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,684.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 51.51 x 198.36
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 3959037
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Carpet, Dining Area, Walk-in Closet(s), Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1540 Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537581583

$285,000

+75.3% / yr

Jul 18, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PALH2009066

$285,000—
Jul 18, 2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #739921

$285,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537581583

$285,000

+75.3% / yr

07/18/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PALH2009066

$285,000
07/18/2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #739921

$285,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1540 Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$31,800Additions$102,800Total$134,600
Tax Record2026$4,495 ($375 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningR3CountyLEHIGHAPN641666715796-1

Schools near 1540 Church Road

This home is within Salisbury Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Salisbury Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Salisbury Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Salisbury Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kids Peace School-Washington
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Salisbury Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Salisbury Middle School
Public5 to 8

Salisbury Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Kids Peace School-Washington
Private9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 1540 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18103
$285,000
3
1,684
9,814
1538 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18103
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3
2
1,536
9,900
1543 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18103
$164,900
2
1,252
8,999
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$344,500
3
2,070
21,170
1525 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18103
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4
1,395
17,500
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$300,000
2
1
1,218
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